An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, creative and flexible occupational therapist to join The Southwark Mental Health Care and Support Team.

The Mental Health Care and Support Team work across the diverse and developing borough of Southwark, from the leafy suburbs of East Dulwich to the urban hustle and bustle of London Bridge. One of the first Mental Health Adult Social Care Services nationwide; we offer person centred social care assessment and support through the framework of the Care Act 2014. Our aim is to reduce, prevent and delay the need for care provision and improve the adults wellbeing.

Our highly skilled multi disciplinary team consists of Social Workers and Assistant practitioners and Occupational therapists.

The adults we work with are eighteen to sixty five, have a primary mental health diagnosis, are living in the community and are in receipt of a package of care.

Our Occupational Therapy assessments are guided by the Care Act and the Model of Human Occupation, and focus on identifying person-centred goals.

We support people to maximise their independence by developing their skills, motivation and confidence through interventions including rehabilitation and adaptation. Our assessment and interventions help shape the care provision for the individual for the following 12 months ensuring it maximises their independence and meets their support needs.

You will hold a caseload of approximately 12- 15 clients at one time and your work will be predominantly OT focused however there will be the opportunity to develop you generic skills as duty worker and undertaking generic reviews when required.

We have a robust professionals and management supervision structure and there will be opportunities to develop your skills as a supervisor and a placement educator.

Our strong CPD programme includes access to a wide range of training, regular Occupational Therapy meetings and forums both locally and with our colleagues in the Southwark Physical Disabilities Occupational therapy services.

As a young team there will also be exciting opportunities to be involved in creative working and service development.